Therapeutic Use:

Indications for IXIARO:

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) immunization in patients ≥2mos of age.

Adults and Children:

<2mos: not established. Give only by IM inj into anterolateral aspect of the thigh (2mos–<3yrs) or the deltoid muscle (≥3yrs; for 1–<3yrs if muscle mass adequate). Primary series: complete series at least 1 week before potential exposure. 2mos–<3yrs: two 0.25mL doses, given 28 days apart; 3–<18yrs: two 0.5mL doses, given 28 days apart; 18–65yrs: two 0.5mL doses, given either 7 days or 28 days apart; >65yrs: two 0.5mL doses, given 28 days apart. Booster dose (3rd dose): may give at least 11mos after completing the primary series if JEV risks remain; (14mos–<3yrs): one 0.25mL dose; (≥3yrs): one 0.5mL dose.

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